Toronto…it’s been a long time coming! Whether you’re in the city to attend the Eras Tour and wondering where to eat in Toronto, or a local Swiftie looking to indulge in what this city’s food scene has to offer, welcome to our official Taylor Swift restaurant guide. Our guide includes some of the best places to eat in Toronto, plus some can’t-miss restaurants celebrating the arrival of the Eras Tour with special limited-time only promotions. Are you ready for it?
10 Taylor Swift Restaurant Recommendations
We scoured the internet to bring you our top picks for the best restaurants in Toronto (Taylor’s Version), with each one representing one of her renowned eras. From local favorites to award-winning spots, we compiled a list of the 10 best restaurants we know every Swiftie will fall in love with. It doesn’t matter whether you’re in your Fearless or Reputation era, we dive into it each one, so there’s a spot for every Swiftie.
1. Paris Texas – Debut
Throwing it back to Taylor Swift’s country roots, it was only fitting to include Paris Texas as the first spot on our best Toronto restaurants list. Paris Texas is a sports and country bar that serves affordable eats, including crispy cornflake chicken tenders, truffle mac and cheese, and more.
Plus, every day from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., the restaurant offers a happy hour menu that includes domestic beer and bar rail drinks for $5, cocktails for $10, and an assortment of appetizers for $7 each. Bonus, if you’re a martini fan, you certainly don’t want to miss out building your own martini with an appetizer for only $25!
With Paris Texas being located less than a kilometer away from the Rogers Centre, it can serve as the perfect spot to indulge before heading off to the concert, or a great post-concert spot if you’re hoping to continue the party afterwards.
2. The Lakeview Diner – Fearless
The Lakeview Diner has been operating since 1932, offering diners an “always open” spot in Toronto’s Trinity Bellwood neighborhood. With a 4-star rating and over 2,000 reviews on Google, this historic spot remains beloved by many, making it easily one of the best restaurants in Toronto. Many may also recognize its interior from famous movies like Cosmopolis and Hairspray.
The Lakeview Diner offers nostalgic comfort food in a cozy atmosphere, reflecting the very ethos of Taylor Swift’s Fearless (Taylor’s Version) album. You can even channel your inner Taylor Swift and order a chocolate shake, which is her go-to drink when ordering at a drive-thru, according to her Vogue 73 questions interview.
3. and/ore – Speak Now
Step into the enchanting culinary world of and/ore for a taste of the finest seasonal ingredients Canada has to offer. According to and/ore’s website, you’ll be entering “an enchanting world where culinary creativity and imaginative design come together.”
and/ore has two unique spaces inside, where you can choose to dine above ground or below ground. The above ground space offers diners either a picnic-inspired dining menu or the Chef’s picnic for $65 per person, while the below ground space offers diners a six-course tasting menu crafted by Chef Missy Hui and team.
Beyond the and/ore’s picnic-inspired offerings, the venue’s aesthetically pleasing decor and ambiance embodies the entire Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) album, which will most definitely speak to every Swifties heart (and stomach).
4. Jules Bistro – Red
Transport yourself straight to France at Jules Bistro, a quaint and cozy Toronto restaurant encompassing the Red album vibes. Jules Bistro offers some of the finest French cuisine in Toronto with a menu featuring classic dishes like onion soup, steak frites, salmon tartare, and more. Of course, we can’t forget to mention Jules Bistro’s tarte du jour, which is a delicious dessert for the fall season. In fact, this very dessert perfectly encapsulates the autumn theme and mood of Taylor Swift’s hit song All Too Well (Taylor’s Version).
Plus, what makes this restaurant one of the best restaurants in downtown Toronto is that every Tuesday Jules Bistro offers a deal on one of its restaurant specialty platters, the Cote de Boeuf for two people. This means you can score a 24 oz AAA grade ribeye with salad and fries for 50% off – an absolute steal.
5. Nobu – 1989
Are you in your 1989 era? Then it’s time to take a trip to the New York City hotspot Nobu! This past summer, Nobu recently opened its highly-anticipated Toronto outpost – it’s very first in Canada! Nobu is an exquisite Japanese fine dining restaurant offering an array of dishes, like crispy rice with spicy tuna, miso black cod, and rock shrimp tempura.
Many notable celebrities have also dined at Nobu locations around the world, including Taylor Swift. So if you’re looking for a reason to splurge on this fine-dining experience, there’s no better reason than celebrating Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour arriving in Toronto. Not to mention Taylor Swift’s 1989 album was inspired by her move to New York over a decade ago.
Though competition will be fierce, it’s worth trying to snag a reservation at one of the most esteemed New York City restaurant operators in Toronto right now.
6. Snakes and Lattes – Reputation
If you love playing games and have a reputation for winning, we got the spot for you. Snakes and Lattes is known for being one of the go-to board game and card game spots in Toronto. With a few locations across the city, Snakes and Lattes gives customers the unique opportunity to play games with friends while enjoying delicious eats and drinks.
If you have some down time while visiting Toronto, grab some friends, make a reservation online, and as Taylor Swift says, “baby, let the games begin!”
7. Oretta – Lover
The next spot on our list of Taylor Swift restaurant recommendations is Oretta King West. This Italian restaurant boasts an aesthetic ripped straight out of the Lover album – think pretty pink and blue hues. According to its website, Oretta describes its venue as, “historic Italian architecture with stylish decor for a chic-casual dining environment that’s grounded in tradition.”
When it comes to the delicious food, there’s no shortage of authentic Italian classics to nosh on, including pastas and pastas. For example, if you’re looking for an enhanced dining experience, try the Spaghettone Cacio e Pepe tableside, for only $26. Pro tip: you can even add truffle for an extra cost to completely elevate the dish.
Oretta also has an incredible selection of drinks to choose from. For instance, there’s a pink-colored drink called the Ibisco cocktail, that plays on the colors of the Lover album cover that Swiftie’s will love. This Swiftie-approved cocktail contains hibiscus, infused Dillon’s dry gin, Amaro Nonino, lime, and simple syrup.
8. Richmond Station – Folklore and Evermore
Making our way to Folklore and Evermore (Taylor Swift’s sister albums), there was no way we couldn’t pick a sustainable restaurant offering farm-to-table dining. Richmond Station fits the bill perfectly, especially given its dedicated use of local and seasonal ingredients, as well as its regenerative organic garden.
This popular Toronto spot was co-founded by Top Chef Canada winner Carl Heinrich in 2012 and has a 4.7 star rating on Google with well-over 3,000 raving reviews – just a hint at its popularity within the city
A new chef’s tasting menu is released every two weeks by the kitchen team, perfectly crafted to encompass its values of sustainable dining. Richmond Station is also perfectly located for Taylor Swift fans seeking restaurants near Rogers Centre ahead of the concert and looking to dine at one of the best restaurants in Toronto downtown.
9. Aloette – Midnights
Michelin star awarded Chef Patrick Kriss opened Aloette, located on Spadina, back in 2017. Aloette has been Michelin recommended since 2022 and was ranked number 35 on Canada’s 100 Best list in 2019, making it one of the best places to eat in Toronto.
The wood-interior of the restaurant perfectly fits the warm, intimate, and nostalgic feel of Taylor Swift’s Midnights album. In fact, the Michelin Guide describes Aloette as, “no wider than a train car, the cozy space offers satisfying, approachable dishes that look and taste far better than imagined.”
Moving along to its menu offerings, you can expect to find an array of dishes, including its famously known Aloette Burger, seared scallop, and lemon meringue pie.
10. Sportsnet Grill – The Tortured Poets Department
If you know who Taylor Swift wrote her hit song, So High School about, it’s only fitting that we include a sports bar to round out our list of where to eat in Toronto, and that sports bar is Sportsnet Grill. Introducing a spot that’s even more convenient if you’re attending one of the Taylor Swift concert Toronto dates and looking for restaurants near Rogers Centre.
Sportsnet Grill is located inside the Toronto Marriott City Centre Hotel right at the Rogers Centre, making it easily accessible for those staying near the venue to grab a quick bite to eat or drink. The restaurant is open until midnight every day, so you’ll be able to enjoy the restaurant’s extensive food and drink offerings well into the night. You can even stop by prior to the concert and indulge in one of Taylor Swift’s favorite foods, chicken tenders, and see if the restaurant has ‘seemingly ranch’ available.
Restaurants Across Toronto With Limited Time Eras Tour Promotions
Now that we’ve covered our top Taylor Swift restaurant recommendations, it’s worth noting all the other bar events and “Taylgates” going on ahead of the Eras Tour arriving in Toronto.
Here are a few other restaurants worth mentioning that are celebrating Taylor Swift’s arrival to Toronto, including several with exciting, limited-time-only promotions.
CRAFT Beer Market
In honor of the Eras Tour, CRAFT Beer Market announced on its restaurant social media that its offering concert attendees 13% off their bill if they show their concert ticket to staff between November 13 and 23, 2024. While you’re there, you can enjoy items off of CRAFT’s happy hour menu and the featured “Swifties French Blonde” cocktail, which comes with a free friendship bracelet.
Teller’s Bistro & Bar
Located at the One King West hotel, Teller’s Bistro & Bar will be transforming its bar to what it’s calling “Taylor’s Bistro & Bar” from November 14 to 16 and November 21 to 23. This exclusive event will feature Taylor-inspired cocktails and a special menu that include “You Belong with Me” Mac & Cheese, the “All Too Well” Sashimi Roll, “Wildest Dream Cookies,” and more.
Patois
Visit Patois, a popular Jamaican restaurant in Toronto to take part in the “ultimate Taylor Swift Brunch” on November 16 and 23, 2024. For those attending the concert, simply show the restaurant your concert ticket and you’ll receive a complimentary mimosa or glass of OJ. Patois will also have Taylor Swift inspired cocktails and a playlist every Swiftie is guaranteed to love.
Hopefully, you’re enchanted with our list of Eras Tour-inspired Toronto restaurants as much as we are. And if you’re attending one of the Taylor Swift concert Toronto dates, we hope the Eras Tour is even better than your wildest dreams!
Did we miss your restaurant? Shoot us a message if your restaurant plans to celebrate Taylor Swift’s touchdown in Toronto!
Megan is the Content Marketing Specialist at TouchBistro, where she uses her passion for food to write about the restaurant industry. She’s a big “foodie” at heart, and you can always find her enjoying a delicious meal at a restaurant with friends and family, or cooking one up at home. She also loves relaxing with a good book and making progress at the gym.
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